THE ALDINE SPELLERPART IIFOURTH YEAR
THE ALDINE SPELLERPART IIFOURTH YEAR
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A mer i caA mer i canPil grimmoun tainfree domlib er tyit is’tis
A mer i caA mer i canPil grimmoun tainfree domlib er tyit is’tis
A mer i caA mer i canPil grimmoun tainfree domlib er tyit is’tis
A mer i ca
A mer i can
Pil grim
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it is
’tis
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AMERICA
My country, ’tis of thee,Sweet land of liberty,Of thee I sing;Land where my fathers died,Land of the Pilgrims’ pride,From every mountain-sideLet freedom ring.
My country, ’tis of thee,Sweet land of liberty,Of thee I sing;Land where my fathers died,Land of the Pilgrims’ pride,From every mountain-sideLet freedom ring.
My country, ’tis of thee,Sweet land of liberty,Of thee I sing;Land where my fathers died,Land of the Pilgrims’ pride,From every mountain-sideLet freedom ring.
My country, ’tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the Pilgrims’ pride,
From every mountain-side
Let freedom ring.
—Samuel Francis Smith.
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breathbreathessoulna tive
breathbreathessoulna tive
breath
breathes
soul
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Breathes there a man with soul so dead,Who never to himself hath said,“This is my own, my native land”?
Breathes there a man with soul so dead,Who never to himself hath said,“This is my own, my native land”?
Breathes there a man with soul so dead,Who never to himself hath said,“This is my own, my native land”?
Breathes there a man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
“This is my own, my native land”?
—Sir Walter Scott.
See what happens toyinreplyandpitywhenedis added.
Whenesis added towolfsee what happens tof. In what other words does this happen?
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One day a fox fell into a well. He howled aloud.A wolf ran to see what the matter was.“Poor creature,” said the wolf, “how I pity you!”“Don’t pity me,” replied the fox. “Assist me.”
One day a fox fell into a well. He howled aloud.A wolf ran to see what the matter was.“Poor creature,” said the wolf, “how I pity you!”“Don’t pity me,” replied the fox. “Assist me.”
One day a fox fell into a well. He howled aloud.A wolf ran to see what the matter was.“Poor creature,” said the wolf, “how I pity you!”“Don’t pity me,” replied the fox. “Assist me.”
One day a fox fell into a well. He howled aloud.
A wolf ran to see what the matter was.
“Poor creature,” said the wolf, “how I pity you!”
“Don’t pity me,” replied the fox. “Assist me.”
—Æsop.
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Health is the best wealth.Poor and content is rich, and rich enough.—Shakespeare.Better an empty purse than an empty head.—German.The traveler with empty pockets fears no robber.
Health is the best wealth.Poor and content is rich, and rich enough.
—Shakespeare.
Better an empty purse than an empty head.
—German.
The traveler with empty pockets fears no robber.
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Look thoughtfully atuiinbruise,auinfault,ooinloose,ouintrouble.
There is only onecinacross.
Look at the picture, then write five sentences about it, using as many words as you can from Lessons 11, 12, and 13.
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When anger in the bosom lies,Justice out the window flies.
When anger in the bosom lies,Justice out the window flies.
When anger in the bosom lies,Justice out the window flies.
When anger in the bosom lies,
Justice out the window flies.
Theyinladychanges toiandesis added when we mean more than onelady—ladies.
Look at theuinchurchand theiinbirch.
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The silver birch is a dainty lady,She wears a satin gown;The elm tree makes the old churchyard shady,She will not live in town.
The silver birch is a dainty lady,She wears a satin gown;The elm tree makes the old churchyard shady,She will not live in town.
The silver birch is a dainty lady,She wears a satin gown;The elm tree makes the old churchyard shady,She will not live in town.
The silver birch is a dainty lady,
She wears a satin gown;
The elm tree makes the old churchyard shady,
She will not live in town.
—Edith Nesbit.
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The rough voiced breeze that shook the treesWas touched by a violet’s breath.
The rough voiced breeze that shook the treesWas touched by a violet’s breath.
The rough voiced breeze that shook the treesWas touched by a violet’s breath.
The rough voiced breeze that shook the trees
Was touched by a violet’s breath.
Look atoinfront,ieinfield, andpleinmaple.
Do not forget the apostrophe ino’clock.
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We left the city at six o’clock.The camp is in a grove of fir, maple, beech, and spruce trees.Jack called the grove our forest.In front of the camp is the river.A narrow path leads across a field to its banks.
We left the city at six o’clock.The camp is in a grove of fir, maple, beech, and spruce trees.Jack called the grove our forest.In front of the camp is the river.A narrow path leads across a field to its banks.
We left the city at six o’clock.The camp is in a grove of fir, maple, beech, and spruce trees.Jack called the grove our forest.In front of the camp is the river.A narrow path leads across a field to its banks.
We left the city at six o’clock.
The camp is in a grove of fir, maple, beech, and spruce trees.
Jack called the grove our forest.
In front of the camp is the river.
A narrow path leads across a field to its banks.
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The camp was built of native lumber.The building was firm and solid as a fort.The boards were over an inch thick.It stood under a giant tree whose branches really seemed to touch the distant sky.On the south side was a broad square porch.
The camp was built of native lumber.The building was firm and solid as a fort.The boards were over an inch thick.It stood under a giant tree whose branches really seemed to touch the distant sky.On the south side was a broad square porch.
The camp was built of native lumber.The building was firm and solid as a fort.The boards were over an inch thick.It stood under a giant tree whose branches really seemed to touch the distant sky.On the south side was a broad square porch.
The camp was built of native lumber.
The building was firm and solid as a fort.
The boards were over an inch thick.
It stood under a giant tree whose branches really seemed to touch the distant sky.
On the south side was a broad square porch.
Make a sentence telling how the camp was lighted at night.
Look carefully at the secondeinvegetable.
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At camp the labor is divided. None are idle.All enjoy an equal chance to help.Jack prepares breakfast and dinner.Frank provides fish and vegetables.The dog watches that no danger comes near the cottage.
At camp the labor is divided. None are idle.All enjoy an equal chance to help.Jack prepares breakfast and dinner.Frank provides fish and vegetables.The dog watches that no danger comes near the cottage.
At camp the labor is divided. None are idle.All enjoy an equal chance to help.Jack prepares breakfast and dinner.Frank provides fish and vegetables.The dog watches that no danger comes near the cottage.
At camp the labor is divided. None are idle.
All enjoy an equal chance to help.
Jack prepares breakfast and dinner.
Frank provides fish and vegetables.
The dog watches that no danger comes near the cottage.
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Remove the ashes.Kindle the fire.Have a hot oven.Sweep the kitchen.
Remove the ashes.Kindle the fire.Have a hot oven.Sweep the kitchen.
Remove the ashes.Kindle the fire.Have a hot oven.Sweep the kitchen.
Remove the ashes.
Kindle the fire.
Have a hot oven.
Sweep the kitchen.
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The moon, like a flower,In heaven’s high bower,With silent delightSits and smiles at the night.
The moon, like a flower,In heaven’s high bower,With silent delightSits and smiles at the night.
The moon, like a flower,In heaven’s high bower,With silent delightSits and smiles at the night.
The moon, like a flower,
In heaven’s high bower,
With silent delight
Sits and smiles at the night.
FLOWER AND FAIRY WORDS
Review of Troublesome Words
Each of the words on this page has some little “catch” in it. Try to find what is difficult in each word. Make a list of all you misspell. Keep this list on your desk or somewhere handy. Study whenever you get a chance. Don’t let these simple, everyday words master you.Master them.
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Look atein obey,iinbusiness.
Only two syllables inbusiness.
He that has learned how to obey will know how to command.—Solon.If you would have your business done, go; if not, send.—Franklin.He is best served who serves himself.
He that has learned how to obey will know how to command.
—Solon.
If you would have your business done, go; if not, send.
—Franklin.
He is best served who serves himself.
Noeintruly;aiinremain;cinadvice.
Better an ounce of example than a pound of advice.Words pass away, but actions remain.—Napoleon.Truly polite, always polite.
Better an ounce of example than a pound of advice.
Words pass away, but actions remain.
—Napoleon.
Truly polite, always polite.
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Listen a moment, I pray you;What was that sound that I heard?Wind in the budding branches,The ripple of brooks, or a bird?Hear it again, above us; and see a flutter of wings.The bluebird knows it is April, and soars toward the sun and sings.
Listen a moment, I pray you;What was that sound that I heard?Wind in the budding branches,The ripple of brooks, or a bird?Hear it again, above us; and see a flutter of wings.The bluebird knows it is April, and soars toward the sun and sings.
Listen a moment, I pray you;What was that sound that I heard?Wind in the budding branches,The ripple of brooks, or a bird?Hear it again, above us; and see a flutter of wings.The bluebird knows it is April, and soars toward the sun and sings.
Listen a moment, I pray you;
What was that sound that I heard?
Wind in the budding branches,
The ripple of brooks, or a bird?
Hear it again, above us; and see a flutter of wings.
The bluebird knows it is April, and soars toward the sun and sings.
—Eben Rexford.
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Look ataineagleandbreast,ieingriefandbrief,eincruel,ouinwound.
66THE EAGLE AND THE ARROWA hunter once shot an eagle. Severely wounded, the bird managed to fly to his home. When he arrived he glanced at the cruel arrow in his breast. It was winged with one of his own feathers.“Oh,” he cried, “to think I have been murdered by an arrow that I helped to make!”—Æsop.
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THE EAGLE AND THE ARROW
A hunter once shot an eagle. Severely wounded, the bird managed to fly to his home. When he arrived he glanced at the cruel arrow in his breast. It was winged with one of his own feathers.“Oh,” he cried, “to think I have been murdered by an arrow that I helped to make!”—Æsop.
A hunter once shot an eagle. Severely wounded, the bird managed to fly to his home. When he arrived he glanced at the cruel arrow in his breast. It was winged with one of his own feathers.“Oh,” he cried, “to think I have been murdered by an arrow that I helped to make!”—Æsop.
A hunter once shot an eagle. Severely wounded, the bird managed to fly to his home. When he arrived he glanced at the cruel arrow in his breast. It was winged with one of his own feathers.
“Oh,” he cried, “to think I have been murdered by an arrow that I helped to make!”
—Æsop.
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Learning is not wisdom any more than cloth is clothes.—French.How can a sparrow expect to be invited into the company of a peacock?—Hans Andersen.He that has a good harvest may be content with some thistles.—Scottish.
Learning is not wisdom any more than cloth is clothes.
—French.
How can a sparrow expect to be invited into the company of a peacock?
—Hans Andersen.
He that has a good harvest may be content with some thistles.
—Scottish.
Find a silent letter in every word in Lessons 72 and 73.
Eis omitted inadmireandgrumblewhen ing is added. What changes are made in the wordhalfwhen we mean more than one half?
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In admiring greatness we rise to its level.He who killed a lion when absent, feared a mouse when present.—French.A coward dies a thousand deaths.—German.A bold attempt is half success.—Danish.Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.—Karr.
In admiring greatness we rise to its level.
He who killed a lion when absent, feared a mouse when present.
—French.
A coward dies a thousand deaths.
—German.
A bold attempt is half success.
—Danish.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
—Karr.
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’Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.
’Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.
’Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.
’Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam,
Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.
—John Howard Payne.
Home is where love is.
Home is where love is.
Whenlyis added tobusy,yis changed toi.
There aretwo s’sinsurprise; onelintowel.
Look ateainpleasant;oinapron;ainwashandwarm.
Apronis pronounceda pern.
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MOTHER’S HELPERS
Mother has a headache this forenoon and is lying down. Her two daughters are working busily to give her a pleasant surprise.
“Work quietly and quickly, but carefully,” said Kate. “China is very brittle. I’ll wash the dishes in warm water. You wipe them with this soft linen towel. Between us we will soon finish.”
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THE OAK AND THE REED
Amightyoak that had been uprooted by aterriblestorm, lay on the bank of a river.On the edge of the water grew a straight slender reed.“What, are you still growing!” said the oak. “I was big and strong. You are little and weak.”“I canexplain,”answeredthe reed. “You fought thestormas it swept by. So you wereuprootedfor all yoursplendidstrength. Instead of fighting the storm, I bent to it, and I still stand.”—Æsop.
Amightyoak that had been uprooted by aterriblestorm, lay on the bank of a river.
On the edge of the water grew a straight slender reed.
“What, are you still growing!” said the oak. “I was big and strong. You are little and weak.”
“I canexplain,”answeredthe reed. “You fought thestormas it swept by. So you wereuprootedfor all yoursplendidstrength. Instead of fighting the storm, I bent to it, and I still stand.”
—Æsop.
Rewrite the above fable, using other words in place of those that are italicized.
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a gainstde pendsworthtonal ways
a gainstde pendsworthtonal ways
a gainst
de pends
worth
ton
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A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.—Garfield.Luck is always against the man who depends upon it.
A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.—
Garfield.
Luck is always against the man who depends upon it.
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li arcrip pletruthbe lievepun ish ment
li arcrip pletruthbe lievepun ish ment
li arcrip pletruthbe lievepun ish ment
li ar
crip ple
truth
be lieve
pun ish ment
A liar is sooner caught than a cripple.—Portuguese.A liar’s punishment is in not being believed when he speaks the truth.
A liar is sooner caught than a cripple.
—Portuguese.
A liar’s punishment is in not being believed when he speaks the truth.
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mod estmod est ysel domjew eljew el rymuch
mod estmod est ysel domjew eljew el rymuch
mod estmod est ysel domjew eljew el rymuch
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mod est y
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much
A modest dog seldom grows fat.—Danish.Modesty is a jewel, but one may wear too much jewelry.Do noble things, not dream them, all day long.—Kingsley.
A modest dog seldom grows fat.
—Danish.
Modesty is a jewel, but one may wear too much jewelry.
Do noble things, not dream them, all day long.
—Kingsley.
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What sort of travel do you prefer? You may have your choice. Mount your bicycle for a short trip. If you desire to go farther, there is the automobile or the public trolley. Or would you rather go by the railroad?
Look attioninmotion, the secondoinconductor,phinsphere, the ending incities. There are several words on this page that you will misspell if you are not careful to pronounce them correctly.
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Welcome is the best dish on the table.—Scottish.The master of the house is the servant of the guest.—Persian.Hunger is the best sauce.
Welcome is the best dish on the table.
—Scottish.
The master of the house is the servant of the guest.
—Persian.
Hunger is the best sauce.
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THE DANDELIONS
Upon a showery night and still,Without a sound of warning,A trooper band surprised the hill,And held it in the morning.We were not waked by bugle-note,No cheer our dreams invaded,And yet at dawn their yellow coatsOn the green slopes paraded.
Upon a showery night and still,Without a sound of warning,A trooper band surprised the hill,And held it in the morning.We were not waked by bugle-note,No cheer our dreams invaded,And yet at dawn their yellow coatsOn the green slopes paraded.
Upon a showery night and still,Without a sound of warning,A trooper band surprised the hill,And held it in the morning.
Upon a showery night and still,
Without a sound of warning,
A trooper band surprised the hill,
And held it in the morning.
We were not waked by bugle-note,No cheer our dreams invaded,And yet at dawn their yellow coatsOn the green slopes paraded.
We were not waked by bugle-note,
No cheer our dreams invaded,
And yet at dawn their yellow coats
On the green slopes paraded.
—Helen Gray Cone.
Look thoughtfully attongueandpatient; theoincourageand thetioninattention.
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There are ten things for which no one has ever yet been sorry. These are—for doing good to all; for speaking evil of none; for hearing before judging; for thinking before speaking; for holding an angry tongue; for being kind to the distressed; for asking pardon for all wrongs; for being patient towards everybody; for stopping the ears to a tale-bearer; for disbelieving most of the ill reports.
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While Franklin was walking on a wharf one morning, he saw some cheap willow baskets in which some tulip bulbs had been brought from Holland. Perhaps no one else would have noticed the single short green sprout on one of the willows. Franklin cut it off carefully and planted it. From this one sprout have grown most of the basket willows in the United States.